Travelling from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM): what you need to know
Maputo is one hour behind Dar Es Salaam and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your DAR to MPM flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Maputo International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DAR and MPM:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
R 6,570 is the lowest price for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 11,212. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from DAR to MPM, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Maputo International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DAR to MPM by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Maputo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Of the departures from Julius Nyerere International Airport, 68.39% touch down on time at their destination.
Julius Nyerere International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near DAR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Maputo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Maputo International Airport (MPM)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Julius Nyerere International Airport to Maputo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MPM instead:
Grab a Maputo International Airport rental car and explore parts of Maputo that aren't on every traveller's list. Find your ideal set of wheels with Europcar.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Maputo International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to central Maputo
Maputo International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Maputo. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Maputo International Airport (MPM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Maputo International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Maputo in February.
The warmest month in Maputo is February, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Maputo International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DAR to MPM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mozambique
Maputo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mozambique you should also see. Around 11 kilometres west of Maputo, a visit to Matola will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Lewende Gemeente Maputo/Living Congregation, UCKG and Paroquia Nossa Senhora Do Amparo.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Mozambique, consider Maxixe, roughly 370 kilometres north-east of Maputo. Old Apostolic Church, Mademo and Castelo Do Mar are among the biggest draws.